Toronto Maple Leafs Prospects: Risers and Fallers 2023

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 13: Nick Robertson #89 of the Toronto Maple Leafs warms up prior to playing against the Calgary Flames in an NHL game at Scotiabank Arena on April 13, 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The Flames defeated the Maple Leafs 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Claus Andersen/Getty Images) /

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Joe Miller, LW

DOB: 09-15-2002

Drafted: Round Six, 180th Overall, 2020

Last team: Harvard University (NCAA)

Due to many factors beyond his control, Joe Miller might be one of the Toronto Maple Leafs more underrated prospects.

The 20-year-old had a fantastic freshman year at Harvard University that saw him score 13 goals and 15 assists in 33 games. This comes after recording 68 points in 62 games with the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League (USHL).

If you can’t tell I am personally very high on Miller, his size likely limits his upside as he comes in at only 5-foot-8 and roughly 150 pounds. However, his production as a second line winger makes him very intriguing and mixed with his high offensive IQ, he could blossom into a steal.

Given his birthdate making him very young relative to his draft year, if he decides to go the distance in the NCAA playing all four years, he will still only be 23 by the end of his collegiate career.

He will be very interesting to keep an eye on how he develops over the next few seasons, especially if he can add more strength to his frame, he could be a solid NHL player in the future.

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